In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of road casualties in built-up areas at 260.77 thousand persons, followed by Russia at 162.63 thousand. Italy and Spain saw 157.17 thousand and 89.05 thousand casualties respectively. Other notable figures include France with 39.51 thousand, Romania 38.03 thousand, and Portugal 33.41 thousand. Smaller yet significant numbers were seen in countries like Slovenia at 4.45 thousand and Belarus at 1.69 thousand.
Year-on-year analysis from 2023 shows mixed trends across countries. Germany and Spain exhibited slight increases in casualties by 0.28% and 1.78%, respectively. Conversely, Russia, Italy, and France noted declines of 0.54%, 1.67%, and 1.86%. Marked decreases were observed in Finland and Belarus with declines of 3.67% and 6.68%. Future trends should focus on these fluctuating patterns and the effectiveness of road safety measures implemented to mitigate further casualties.
Top countries in Number of Road Casualties in Built-Up Areas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 260,770 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 162,630 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 157,170 | 2023 | -1.71% | -1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 89,050 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 39,510 | 2023 | -1.94% | -1.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 38,030 | 2023 | +3.02% | +3.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 33,410 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 27,820 | 2023 | -0.22% | +0.042% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 25,400 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 24,470 | 2023 | -2.1% | -1.91% | View data |
